DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 9, 2021 | THREE DOLL ARS
FLOR IDA’S NE WSPAPER FOR T HE C - SUI T E
Strategies | Food service firm reinvests in the business to thwart off competitors. PG.14 PASCO • H ILL SBOROUG H • PIN ELL AS • P OLK • M A N ATEE • SA R ASOTA • C H A R LOT TE • LEE • COLLIER
SPECIAL ISSUE: TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
inside DEVELOPMENT
Sister Act
The plan the Tampa Bay Rays devised to split home games with Montreal, while doubts remain, wins key support. PAGE 3
STRATEGIES
Brew Crew
Calusa Brewing co-owners primed to grow behind a dynamic set of plans for a second location. PAGE 7
TRAVEL
In the Tank
Swashbuck ling entrepreneur’s new bu si ness helps cl ient s enjoy a ny adventure they choose. PAGE 8
EDUCATION
Room Service
Partnership between hotel firm and USF provides significant opportunities — for students and hiring managers. PAGE 11
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Sea Change
The Inn Crowd
T he hotel proper t y ma rket is a n industry star, courtesy of a confluence of economic factors. PAGE 12
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Foregone Conclusion
The Hof f ma nn fa mily portfolio of businesses stretches to a new realm, in buying golf courses. PAGE 20
REAL ESTATE Tampa car wash sells for $5.2 million. 22
After some shrewd moves, midsize restaurant company emerges from the pandemic in strength mode. PAGE 10
Investor buys Pinellas apartment complex for $65.6 million. 22 PAGE
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